Patient Buzz: Nail Signs of Systemic Disease | The Expert Weighs In
Nail disorders have a variety of causes, from wet work to fungi to trauma. Two recent articles in the consumer press highlighted the common – and uncommon – causes of nail disorders, including systemic health issues. Verywell Health wrote about the nail signs of high blood sugar, while Women’s Health wrote about the dermatological and systemic causes of white spots on the nails.
For what …
Nail disorders have a variety of causes, from wet work to fungi to trauma. Two recent articles in the consumer press highlighted the common – and uncommon – causes of nail disorders, including systemic health issues. Verywell Health wrote about the nail signs of high blood sugar, while Women’s Health wrote about the dermatological and systemic causes of white spots on the nails.
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The patient developed this cutaneous adverse event 2 weeks after starting a clinical trial medication. What is the mechanism of action of the culprit medication?
A. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor
B. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor
C. Smoothened inhibitor
D. BRAF inhibitor
E. Programmed cell death (PD)-1 inhibitor
To find out the correct answer and … 
Nail disorders can be very troubling for patients. From onycholysis to paronychia to ingrown nails, dermatology clinicians can see a variety of common nail disorders in their patients. So what are some tried and true ways to treat nail disorders? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Molly Hinshaw, professor of dermatology, … 
At the 2024 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, we had the opportunity to learn about treating common nail disorders from Dr. Molly A. Hinshaw, MD, FAAD, Director of Nail Clinic, Section Chief of Dermatopathology, and Professor of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. Nail conditions can markedly decrease the quality of life for patients not only due to … 
Bustle recently posted an article on tricks to strengthen dry and brittle nails. How should dermatology clinicians counsel their patients who have dry, brittle nails? What nail conditions are sometimes misdiagnosed as dry, brittle nails?
For expert advice, I reached out to Molly Hinshaw, MD, professor of dermatology, section chief of dermatopathology and director of the nail clinic at the U …